THE EFFECTS OF STAGE OF REPRODUCTION ON SURVIVAL OF THE LIVEBEARING, WESTERN MOSQUITOFISH (GAMBUSIA AFFINIS)

Authors

Jacob Michael Condon, Brigham Young University
Dr. Mark C. Belk, Brigham Young University

Keywords

reproduction, livebearing fish, mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Reproduction is costly not only in terms of energy allocated to form embryos (allocation costs), but also because of a potential decrease in the probability of survival of the female as a result of reproduction (viability costs).

Recommended Citation

Condon, Jacob Michael and Belk, Dr. Mark C. (2013) "THE EFFECTS OF STAGE OF REPRODUCTION ON SURVIVAL OF THE LIVEBEARING, WESTERN MOSQUITOFISH (GAMBUSIA AFFINIS)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1024.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1024